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EU Commission Announces Probe Into Chinese E-commerce Platform Shein

The European Commission on Wednesday announced an investigation into the Chinese e-commerce marketplace Shein for allegedly violating European Union consumer protection rules. EU official told reporters in Brussels that there is reasonable suspicion of widespread violation of the EU’s laws on unfair contract terms, price indication and unfair commercial practices. The commission said that the…

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EU Calls For Greater Cooperation With UK

European Union (EU) foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas, has called for closer ties with the United Kingdom. Kallas, in an address to EU ambassadors in Brussels on Monday, stressed that cooperation on defence was the next logical step in relations with the former EU member. EU leaders would hold talks with British Prime Minister Keir…

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EU Top Diplomat Condemns ‘Brutal Crackdown’ On Protesters In Georgia

Two opposition leaders were detained during renewed protests in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, as government critics once again took to the streets on Sunday, news agency Interpress reported. Police detained Gigi Ugulava and Nika Melia, and clashes broke out between officers and protesters, who blocked a road in the city centre, according to Interpress. Demonstrators…

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EU Leaders Gather With Starmer, Rutte To Discuss Defence Challenges

European Union leaders gathering on Monday in Brussels are under much pressure to break the deadlock and agree on significantly higher defence expenditures despite gloomy economic outlooks. NATO Secretary-General, Mark Rutte and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have planned to join EU leaders for discussions on bolstering European defence capabilities. The return of U.S. President…

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EU Condemns M23 Invasion In DR Congo

The European Union (EU) on Sunday strongly condemned the invasion of a territory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by M23 rebel forces. The EU ‘s Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Mr Anouar El Anouni, made the condemnation at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. According to the bloc’s spokesperson, the continued advance of the M23…

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European Commission Presents 5-year Plan To Boost EU’s Competitiveness

European Commission on Wednesday unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a five-year plan designed to eliminate excessive administrative regulation hindering the growth of European businesses. This also led to an outflow of talent and capital beyond the community’s borders. “Today, the Commission presents the Competitiveness Compass, the first major initiative of this mandate providing a strategic and…

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EU Condemns Attack On Embassies In Congo

The European Union (EU) has on Tuesday condemned the attack on embassies in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The EU is calling for the protection of diplomatic missions in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The spokesman for the EU’s foreign affairs representative, Kaja Kallas, said in Brussels. Regarding the attacks themselves, the…

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